MANCHESTER – Helping women business owners and budding entrepreneurs learn how to take control of their finances and future is the goal of the “Women & Money Forum” presented by the Center for Women’s Business Advancement at Southern New Hampshire University on January 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at SNHU’s Robert Frost Hall.

This day of programming, presented by the CWBA in collaboration with the New Hampshire State Treasurer’s Office and the U.S. Small Business Administration, will feature topics to address both business and personal needs.

“Ninety-five percent of women are either making or influencing the big financial decisions in their households, yet 86 percent have a lack of understanding of financial products,” Center for Women’s Business Advancement at Southern New Hampshire University Director MaryAnn Manoogian said. “This forum will give access to the experts and provide the information that women business professionals need to resolve financial issues in the office and at home.”

“Financial education is the first step to financial success both personally and professionally,” added Joe Carelli, president, Citizens Bank. “Citizens Bank Foundation is proud to be the event underwriter of this forum which is designed to help women expand their financial knowledge by providing access to sound advice and information. It is our hope that participants walk away from the day feeling more in control and confident in their ability to manage their finances in the future.”